Jim Panther
Born: 3/1/1945 in Burlington, IA, USA
MLB Debut: 1971-04-05 | Final Game: 1973-08-02
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: James Edward Panther
Biography
Jim Panther, born in 1945, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1971 to 1973. Known for his competitive spirit and determination on the mound, Panther played during a transitional period in Major League Baseball, marked by the evolution of pitching styles and the rise of relief specialists. Over the course of his career, he accumulated a record of 7 wins and 13 losses, with a lifetime earned run average (ERA) of 5.26.
In his time in the big leagues, Panther registered a total of 56 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to challenge hitters, although he did not record any saves. Despite his relatively brief career, Panther contributed to the teams he played for during an era that set the stage for future generations of pitchers. His journey through the majors reflected the challenges faced by many pitchers of his time as they adapted to the changing dynamics of the game.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 13 | 85 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 130.0 | 156 | 76 | 12 | 60 | 56 | 5.26 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | OAK | AL | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.7 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 11.12 | 0.0 |
| 1972 | TEX | AL | 5 | 9 | 58 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 93.7 | 101 | 43 | 46 | 44 | 4.13 | -2241.9 |
| 1973 | ATL | NL | 2 | 3 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30.7 | 45 | 26 | 9 | 8 | 7.63 | -347.2 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0.111 | 0.200 | 0.111 | 0.311 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | OAK | AL | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1972 | TEX | AL | 58 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.125 | 0.0 |
| 1973 | ATL | NL | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 85 | 4 | 8 | 19 | 2 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | OAK | P | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972 | TEX | P | 58 | 4 | 5 | 17 | 1 | 0 |
| 1973 | ATL | P | 23 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 85 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Illinois University Carbondale | Carbondale | IL | 1966 |